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Bent County register., 1887-12-03

i'nmps were frozen up last Sunday.
Tuesday was 4 regular spring day.
Wednesday was bright warm
day.
The council allows bills once a
month.
Holiday goods should be advertis.
ed now.
Fevers are played out until ne,.
faR anyhow.
Christmas goods are beng opened
~ our dealers.
A freigh, wreck threw trains off
of time Sunday.
"Sher has arrived at the Postofy
fce Drug Store.
The snow stopped prairie fires for
a while anyway.
Lamar has had two Gres since the
town was started.
The Methodist church is to be in
sured in few days.
Attorney Lamar was up to Las
Animas Wednesday.
: Judge Frybarger, of Carlton. was
a caller Wednesday.
The Presidents message will soon
he fired Mt the people.
Henry J.. Teidwish, editor of the
Denver Times, is dead.
"Slin" the barber has pulled his
freight for other eliIaes.
The cold snap livened up the boot
and shoe and blanket trade.
One sleigh made its appearance on
our streets during the snow.
Lights are lighted at five O'Clock
in the afternoon, short days.
Descent & Dugan located four
strangers on claims "wednesday.
The A. %. L. W. Lodge of this
city have leased Kornman's hall.
w. l.. Morehonse Will start .
branch lumber yard at Spr .gfieli.
The Sundsy ordinance closing sa-
looms at Pueblo. has been repealed
Bud Miller has left Las Animas.
The real estaie business did not pay
him.
Now we have wa;cr-worls, rates on
Insurance should come dCw few
pegs.
Bad colds aud sore throats is the
iilness to contend with until next
spring.
The snow that fell week ago last
night wa- nearly all gone BY Monday
evening.
Regular quarterly services were
held here Monday by Elder ChaH-
berland.
1t was cold Saturday and Sunday.
something unusual for this early in
the winter.
Miss Dickey and Miss Williams
made final proof on their claims
Wednesday.
Gerald Yolk representing the To
peka Commonwealth WAS n caller
Wednesday.
J.E. Godding cYne down from
Rocky Ford Tuesday night, Gnd was
here day or two.
J. A. wookcock has lately had
his claim reside nee plastered and
fixed up for winter.
Ration, n. NJ, has artesian water
and the inhabitants are yelling them
selves hoarse with JOY.
Herbert Brown, editor of the Gra-
NADIA Graphic, was an agreeable call
er Thursday, call again.
Some of the bachelor boys on
claims, say they can make as good
nan cakes as any woman.
Bright sunny days and beautiful
moonlight nights, is our weather re-
mort for the most of this week.
]. w. Loomis sold five thousand
forest trees besides taking number
of fr,;, tree orders in town Monday.
There is more satisfaction IN one
ION of Canon City coal, than there is
Bent County register., 1887-12-03

Loans, Insurance and all
Manner Of business Relating to
THE PUBLIC LANDS.
Bent County register., 1887-12-03
E.J.RABB

Has is.t received fuii and com
rlrte line of
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-08-06
DEATH OF Il. !. SNIY IN.
The Well Known Merchant Stricken Dow
Last Evening.

The Wen Known Merchant Stricken Down
Last Evening.
K. J. Smytlt, the well known retail
grocer, died at his resiieuce, at the corner
OF Byron and Twelfth streets, last evening
at 4 10 o'clock after IN illness Of less thG
two days. Deceased WAS born near the city
Of Aruaugh, Ireland July ~, l~&2. lie
emigratrd 10 Canada in 800, aud
crossed the border ANA settled in Whcelm4
the same year Soon after his arrival he
entered the grocery of Mr.. Cross, near the
Crutre Market, and later was admitted "a
partnership. At a still later period ht
bought out Mr. Cross, conducting the bus
ines, himself. la the early part OF the NyIr,
about 49,, MI Smyth entered the postOttict
asa clerk, but retained his business ~ u
grocer. and two years later in l-6i, he re
moved H. the corner of Market and Four
tvruth streets where he has remained con
tinuuSly for twenty-three years, doing 4
large and profitable business.
Mr. Smyth WAS a consistent member ul
the Episcopal Church, and took = deer
interest in religious matters. lie was
also a leader in Masonic circles, and at the
time of his death was Commander oI
Cyrenr Comuamnry, X. Il. He WAS alsc
Past Grand ui Wheeling 1dee, No. ..
These bodies will take part in the funeral
services which are set ior > O'Clock To-
morrow evening.
Mr. Smyth was at his place Of business
Wednesday morning, but complained OF
feeling unwrll, and soon went TO his home"
The physician who was summoned, pro,
uouuccd the trouble nervous pr"Stat'ou,
coupled with pneumonia. Everything
which experience or skill could suggest
was done. but to- no avail, aud death camt
last evening. as stated above. The new'
of the sad event created general sorrow
last night.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-08-06
IN n SMALL WAY.
The News of the Day Pointedly Para
grsphod for Hasty Readers.

grsphod for Hasty Readers.
THE deadly mosquito is getting IN MS
work.
TWO deeds Of trust were admitted 10 rec
ord yesterday.
THE consideration for the W. Z. Hughes
residence was s., 500, not -, 500, as stated
yesterday.
THERE were two cases before HIS Honor
Yesterday morning-disorderlie from the
South Side.
THE last will and testament Of Abraham
Sopueborn. deceased, has been offered for
probate in Clerk Hook 5 office.
An immense amount of coke is being
shipped To this city at present over the
Pittsburgh Division OF the b. " ..
TriEmarks last night indicated , feet 10
inches and falling The Courier is to-day 5
Parkersburg boat, leaving at Il Il. III.
CLERK Hook has had telephone put
in hi, office at the Court House, tor the
better transaction Of State Fair business
YouNG Mems Meetings will he held at
the Y. NJ. {. \. building at o'clock thus
evening and I o'clock Tomorrow afternoon.
OPEN air service will be conducted by
the y. NJ. C. 4. at the Fifth ward mar
krt house at 6.l5 o'clock Sunday evening
THERE is much complaint about the
condition of the sidewalk along the south
side OF Tenth street, between Main aud
Market.
MILTON WORKS, SR., of Bridgeport, a
leading member OF Uranium Post No. 22I,
g. A. K, died yesterday afternoon, aged
~ pears.
THERE will De no evening service IN the
Disciples Church tomorrow Rev. y. l..
Atwood eighth lecture has therefore been
postponed one week.
The Germania Singing Society, OF
Wheeling, will please meet at Anon Hall
Monday night At \ o'clock, iOr rehearsal
Tor soldiers Reunion.
MIR. W. If. SuIEB will he the organtSt
1t st Lukes Church ton morrow, and
Misses I.lda Irwin and Stella TIppan Will
sing. Miss Annie Sage, the permanent
urgaulSt rud MISS Mary Nardy are of on
4 we'll canned vacation.
TUE Whitaker Irou Work, have been
running three batteries uI boilers that have
been u,irg the low patent blow Oh for
cleaning steam boilers, for ten weeks with
ont belu" opened The boilers will he
opened tomorrow morning - see their
...r.ltt,,r
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-08-06
\ WORD FOR gALsTON.

RalstOn did not see that woman. Al
| that hour poor Eliza was walking among
| the perennial gardens of the Lord; she WAS
not drinking water there, she was drink.
! ing ui the waters Of eternal life Nay
Nay, No mau saw them walking
among earthly flowers that day. They had
gone to the other side of Jordan, where the
mortal puts on mortality; they have pass
ed to that Land of eternal delight.
Poor Baker, iOr You that blood was shed
and the few days that are left you on earth,
! would say employ to enjoy the iulmeSs OF
| It's cleansing streams.
Tine State represents the security of life
and is Interested in the punishment of the
guilty. The security of human life is en-
trusted 10 us the keepers of society.
did think when that circle of father
aud mother and children was being point
ed out room should have been made for
the shceted dead to complete the fiction.
Gentlemen take this case. | came here
by accident, but for my West Virginia
visit | have the sweetest memories. Take
this defendant; he is entrusted tO your hc-
! half and il in accordance with the law you
can acQuit him 81 he il, and if il becomes
ncccs AIRY Ia render an opposite verdict with
sure conscience and a firm head render
your duty To your oath, tosocety, 10 your
selves.
At the close of Mr. McSweency's speech
Court adjourned.
The Court met in special session at :
O'Clock Last evening, and Judge Boyd III
Structri the Jury on the points Of law iu-
VOWED. The lury then adjourned to de.
| libcratr. \ verdict is not expected before
| to-day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-08-06
In Memory.

HENWUOD, August >, 1851
At special meeting of the City Council,
held in the Council Chamber on the above
date, the following resolutions on the
death OF our late Mayor, Frank McJlton,
were adopted:
WHEREAS, il has pleased the Almighty
God, IN His Infinite wisdom, to summon Il
His eternal home our esteemed friend and
beloved Mayor. Frank McJiltuu;
WHEREAS, it Is hut Just that Il tribut,
OF respect should lie accorded him " host
warm-hrartcd aud generous nature, nObii
ity Of soul and high principles of honor en
drared him Ia us all and bound us to hIUI
10y indissOluble ties OF friendship; there
fore, he it
Rtyyircd, That the sad death of our be-
loved Mayor is Il terrible reminder Of the
frailty OF human life and showing how
easy and quick 1t can he snapped away,
and also ImpIesses upon Us iOrChly, As
Christians the truth OF the maxim, "Iu
the midst Of life We are in death
E,SoireI, That we, as members of the
City Council, do heartily aud sincerely
Sympathile with his afflicted wife, family
and friends in their sad bereavement; and
he it farther
Rcs0'rcd, That in memory OF our de.
parted friend and city officer the Mayor
Office and Council Chamber be draped in
mourning for thirty days, aud copy OF
these resolutions he presented to his wife
and family and entered on the journal Of
the city, also printed in the WHEELING
DAILY REGlaTrR and HicWgcaccr
JOHN r. MAMIE,
JOSEPH MAHOUD,
SAMUEL BLAKE.
SAMUEL BEhLL,
WILLIAM WHITEMAE,
T. =. CONRAD.
Members at City Council.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-08-06
WHEELING'S LOSS
Ono of our Most Energetic Business Men
tn Leave Us.

to Leave Us.
For some time past Mr. W. F.. Hughes,
Of the Vance-Iughes Shoe Company, has
been putting his affairs in order, prepara-
tory TO removing permanently from this
city, and Yesterday he severed one Of the
ties binding him here by formally tender
inc his resignation ~ one OF the Vice
Presidents of the Chamber Of Commerce, in
the ORGANIZATION OF which body he took a
yery active part, and in which he
has done much TO make it m aid and ben
cit to the business men of Wheeling and
the community at large. The resignation
was transmitted to the Chamber at
Yesterday afternoons special ses-
sion, and in Severing his con
pection with the body, Mr.. Hughes took
occasion to express ms regret at taking
the step. He referred with feeling to the
consideration and attention he had received
alike from the offices and members OF the
Chamber, and expressed the sincere hope
that the body would continue to extend Its
membership and widen its influence for
good.
Upon the conclusion Of Mr. Hughes re-
marks, MIR NJ. Reilly took the floor and
moved vote OF thanks TO the retiring
officer for the deep interest he had ever had
in the welfare of the body.
Mr. {. l. Hart concurred in what MIR.
REILLY had said, but added that having an
intinluttOn OF what was coming, he had
taken the liberty to prepare resolution
l. a r,,i,Fhf
the ground outlined in the remarks OF the
gentleman who had Just taken his seat.
The Secretary read the following:
Resolr,d, That the Chamber hears with
regret that Mr. W. T.. Hughes its efficient
Vice President, is obliged to sever his con
necuon with this body, by reason OF his
removal from the city. As Ourot Wheeling 5
most substantial and most active business
men, as one Of the founders OF this Cham
beers, and always devoted tn its Interests,
the Chamber OF Commerce takes this Op.
portunity to record its hearty appreciation
oflhe services OF Mr. Hughes, aud to AS
sure hnu that lac takes with him 10 his
new home the highest regard and the best
wishes o. na iormer associates OF this
body.
Rssolr,d, That these resolutions he
spread upon the minutes aud suitable
copy handed 20 tue retiring Wee frrsl-
dent.
This was adopted unanimously, and the
Chamber soon after adjourned.
Mr.. Hughes expects to leave the city in
about two weeks He sill make lds flu
turr homr in lbs Angeles ami will carry
with him To- that Iar of point the good
wishes and esteem ot our entire commit
nifty.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-08-06

The Corresponding Secretary Of the So
ciety OF the Army OF West Virginia yester-
day received letter from Gen. 7. +.
Powell of Columbus, Ohio, the nominee Of
the Democratic panty tor Governor ut his
State, acknowledging the receipt of an in
yttation to the Reunion The General sig
mites his intention TO meet the boys on
that occasion
ten. Il. 4. Cowan Of Cincinnati also
writes that he expects to be at the he
union.
4 letter has been received from General
T. w. Harris Of Richie county, saying
bis physical disabilities would not permit
HIM 20 be- present, but he says he will he
with the boys in spirit.
The Music Committee met last evening
and did a gOou deal Of wyrk.
The Committee on Grounds and HIiV,.
Hg,- h.r, made up plan lor seating the
hig tent The plan shows that 10000 can
he arc"mmopated
The Executive Committee and 4 commit
tee ut C.. 4. K. will hold Joint meeting
Monday to arrange for G. \. X. day. \
mil attendance Is requested
TEy Committee On t'rlntmg is also called
90 meet on Monday evening.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-08-06
NmIntere.tIns NnInme.

Charles j. Rawlings has issued from the
house Of J. b. Lipptucott X Co., PhIladrI-
phia. a history OF the First Regiment OF
Virginia Infantry, it being narrative of
the military mo, cmcut- in the mountains
OF Virginia. Ia the Shenandoah Valley and
east Of tins Blur krdge during the war OF
the rebellion, embracing - period covered
10y the three month and three years enlist
meutS This Is the regiment commanded
by 4. F. Kelly and later by the lamented
Thoburu. la the three months service
Henry Hubbard was Lieutenant
Colonel, J. II. Duval Major, J. l..
Lukrus adlutant, and Usage ". Pumphrey
quArtermaster. la the three years service
Colonel Thoburn took command. II. +.
Hubbard and Jacob Wcddle were licuten-
ant Colonies. l. H. Duval, Jacob Weddle
aud + W. Stephens Majors, James Me
Clcry and II. J. Johnson, adiutauts; NJ.
T. Iaughlin and LuCian Gray, L. J. NJ,
and Daniel Baguly surgeon. The roster
of the several companies contains the
names of many Wheeling men, and the
narrative Of their exploits is OF interest TO
many. Mr.. Rawlings has told the story
well, and the volume should have a large
circulation hereabouts.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-08-06
POINTS IN PEOPLE.
Mnvementa Of Citizens aud the Coming

Mnvemeute Of Citizens aud the Canning
aud Going oi strangers.
Mr.. Asa Booth leaves to-day for trip
to LorIiu, Ohio.
Will Schwertlcger is home from the
mountains for a lrw days.
Miss Mamie and Georgia Brown are
visiting friends at Fayette CITY, Pa.
Miss LYDIA Mclarrell, of Kansas City,
is visiting friends Oh the South Side.
Mrs. j. W Warden is lying seriously i'll
at her cottage on the camp ground, at
MouudsvilIc.
Misses Thusuclda and LeuuOra Krauter
OF the Island left last evening Tor visit
to friends, at MoundSyllle.
Misses Sophie and Emma Juergens OF
the Island left Thursday on a three weeks
visit to their brother at ErumetOwn, BraE-
ton county, W. Va.
Miss Annie Cushing Miller left for New
York yesterday, whence she will sal to.
day per the White Star steamer Arabian
for twO months visit to Europe.
Hon Lewis Baker, proprietor and editor
of the II Paul GipL,, arrived in the city
yesterday on his way to the sc,l shore, and
has rooms at the Mcclure. He Is accom-
panied by Mrs. Baker, and yesterday they
had quite large number Of callers Mr.
and Mrs Baker will remain in the city
over to day. MIR Baker, if possible, i,
more enthusiastic than ever over the North
west, and Judging by all outward signs his
favorable opinion has a most substantial
foundation. In revertirg to politics, yes
terduy, hc expressed the conviction that
President Cleveland would be reelected
over any Republican who could he uOmi,
mated Tie WAS certain Mr.. Cleveland had
the confidence not only OF the Democracy
but Of the conservative business vote Il,
we'll. his administration especially com
lueud"d Itself To- this latter class. and hi,
record Wa such that hr hai nothing t.
icar from 4 stcold appeal L. the people
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-08-06

will sell at reasonable figures ie"
desirable cottages and number OF high,
dry. well shaded lots, commanding charm
inG views AT Mountain Lake Park and
Loeb Lynr, Md, OF the top Of the Allie
gheny mountains. \ ease OF SnhsuoNe,
cholera iniantum, malaria or bay fever
has never been known to originate on
these mountains, and is relieved immedl'
atcly when brought there. These places
are rapidly becoming noted summer re-
sorts
Address me at Wheeling, W. Va, or at
Mountain Lake Park, Md
j. {. ADDISON.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-08-06
ABOUT THE CITY


The hackers Of Wm. Habertield and
Thomas Richards net last evening and Sc
leeted W. II. Prince as fual stakeholder,
and William Bricelaud ~ referee. The
race IL mile and half aud return and
will take place on The Upper Wheeling
cour,,, between the hours OF four and SIX
O'Clock.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-08-06

The following transfers OF real estate
were left tor record at Clerk Hooks Office
yesterday.
Deed made August e, ISL, by John
Kinmous and wife To Thomas W. KIM
mons. for iOur-htths oi tract of land, con
tanning - acres, on Middle Wheeling
creek Consideration, 5000.
Deed made December Is, lNG2, 10y
Mathew Terrell, Of Washington county,
Pa. to John kimmous, for one-iitth of u
piece OF land on the waters OF Middle
Wheeling creek Consideration, 500.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-08-06

my appeal to the uusaved, and impressed
upon their muds the necessity OF being
saved at once. Prof. Excel and his CHOIR
SAM several songs, earnest prayers were
offered and many persons went to the
altar, the meetiugending in glorious out
pouring.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-08-06
Justice Davis Court.

Justice W. II. Davis disposed Of the fol-
lowing business yesterday.
state ". Charles Jefferson, assault and
b,ttery ON W. q. Reed; = and costs
State y. " .. Reed, assault and bat.
trty ON Charlie, Jefferson: - and costs.
". O. Reed. using protauc language, 81
and costs
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-08-06
Fronpt PAYMENT.

The Northern Insurance Company, OF
London, Of which Joseph Emshimer Is
manager Tor West Virginia has inst SET
tied up tn ruil with James VI c Hugh, at
Brilliant, ONO, aud Ia his entire satislar-
ton This Prumplurs7 Is 10 be commended
aud Is surr TO result IA IA augmentation
OF huslh,s-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-08-06

Sunday, August eth, the B e q will run
special trains ~ follows: Leave Wheeling
at 700 $50, 200 and :: 30 a m, and 900
and 6:lOp. III Returning will leave Camp
Grounds at 1870, 800, GOO, 800 and 1000
p. III. Regular No 3 will leave Mounds.
Vile Station at 1000 4. III. Fare Tor the
round trip, - cents.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-08-06
The I.iusIy Institute.

Hear what lion. JnO. Eaton, PHI. D.,
LID, formerly United States Commrs-
sioner of Education, now President Of
Marietta College, says OF Prof. Jno. H..
Roemer, late graduate, with honor, OF the
college, and now elected to ill the vacancy
on the Liusly stan OF teachers:
lie has, believe, special qualifications
fitted TO assure his success is - teacher aud
commend him to your favorable consid
Grafton. 5ritLOW rtssrrr. lie is frat class
Christian man and scholar
Capt. Geo. Eoyd, Jr., who has been Sc
lpctrd by Prot. Orr, 10 teach in the mill
lry department ol the LiusIy, graduated
two wears since from tue University Ol
West Virginia. with the record OF being the
hest drilled cadet IN the University and
il therefore thoroughly qualified to dnll the
LluSly Cadets.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-08-06

Hc have nov ou exhibit the largest
Iue of spring a"d summer No"icnS
ever placed for inspection la our city
which will BE- made mp hr~t-cla>~ hi
reasonable prices.
RaIbrIggan Ing!crWear, in all Sizes
gtsI.OO "a salt and upwards.
CHESS a SONS,
1921 Market street.
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DIED

SNlIiI-FriiHy. Angus. p. 49,. a G.iUu'rlncE
p m. NJ the family residence. corner "t Byron
Hnd Thirteenth streets. ROBERT J. ~NlTH agci
- years and q days.
Funeral services will Dee held at his bate rc>i.
dcncc at O'Clock = IN sunday. Inrermcut NJ
i O'Clock at Greenwood Friend, invited
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-08-06

Among the interesting reading matter to
be found iu the SUNDAY REGISTER OF to-
morrow will he IN original story, Getting
AN Oairr," by Miss Eliza Armstrong, OF
this clty. Ii may also contain the verdict III
the great Baker murder trial. The second
London letter from the REGISTER stan cor
respondent, Cha> W. Dickens, will also
be a feature and Robert t. Porter's usual
Illustrated and interesting letter from over
the sea will also appear. There are mum
her ut sketches, State and ucghborhood
news. and the usual gist OF local news.
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ATbrrlin9 Re9istrr
YESTERDAY IN The CITY.


Mn c. Schucpl che Opera HouSr drug
g,st, made the following observations OF
che temperature yesterday a. m, -
y q. u., -, II m., 80; p. m, 20; p.
m.. 90. Weather, fair.
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NEARING THE END.
[ ContinUed trom First Pwr

all the stories he has told, has never dared
to say he ever SAW those windows darkcnrd.
That X job he let out TO Mrs Is eaggie
Then the clothes were out About four
O'Clock Mrs Gardiner noticed them, they
were nice and dry but they were not taken
in Around that house at that time there
was the silence of death. Another man
noticed this, DAWSON, the man who rented
the stable, the man whom Baker told not
to bother the house when he came back
he looked over 10 the house aud it was
dt,t as the grave. Death rrigued supreme
within. Now gentlemen, when Was that
house dtrk-ued, Il it WAS darkened when
MIS-. SwearnPsn and Mis- Baker were
there. then the murder must have been
committed At that time 1t was darkeued
then, they were dead at three.
Baker says he was detained by the three
men renting the stable. And If circum-
stance had worked right these three ueu
would have been the ycapegoais OF his
crime. tie goes up there ANA makes that
story along ahorl three O'clock iuTrr
men come hu want 10 rent the stable. He
saws he has rented II aud they drop that
subject in a moment They 20 out to the
lot aud lac is
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-08-06

FOR Childrens' Slippers and Walking
Shoe. INTO Jos HASESAUER.